ruffianly

/ˈrʌfiənli/
adjective
  1. Having the rough, violent, or lawless qualities of a ruffian.
    • His ruffianly appearance made people cross the street to avoid him.
    • The movie's villain had a ruffianly manner and a cruel laugh.
    • She was shocked by the ruffianly behavior of the rowdy crowd at the concert.
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